BenQ G-series LCD Monitors

BenQ, a world-leading display provider and pioneer in the 16:9 aspect ratio, launched today their new G Series of Full HD 1080p LCD monitors, with 10 models ranging from 15.6” wide to 24” wide. Blending solid reliability with must-have features, the G Series specifically aims to make 16:9 Full HD/HD viewing more affordable than ever for consumers. This new series joins BenQ’s already extensive offerings under the M and E Series, and reaffirms BenQ as the ultimate 16:9 Full HD/HD solution provider for high-end multimedia to value performance needs. "16:9 is without doubt the superlative format, perfectly matched to today’s Full HD content for flawless viewing,” said Peter Chen, General Manager of the BenQ Technology Product Center. “Our goal with the G Series was to transform this new “luxury” standard into a common household standard so that 16:9 perfection is an affordable reality everyone can experience.” The G Series is comprised of five 720p models and five 1080p models. The 20” G2020HD/HDA, 18.5” G920HD/HDA, and 15.6” G610HDA display Full HD/HD content in its native 16:9 format in exquisite 720p high definition without the distortion, resizing, or black bars that plague 16:10 displays.

All of these 10 LCD displays come with BenQ’s Senseye+photo image enhancement engine. They all have D-sub input, HD models will have DVI. The G2411HD offers additional HDMI jack.

For uncompromised enjoyment of the latest 1080p games and Blu-ray movies, discerning consumers may choose the Full HD 24” G2411HD/HDA, 23.6” G2410HD, or 21.5” G2220HD/HDA. These five displays offer 100% dot-to-dot matching with Full HD 1080p content for ultimate picture quality and the best possible, highest definition. With numerous size and resolution options, consumers have ample choices to meet their specific usage needs, whether for work, leisure, and/or play; adding Full HD/HD amazement to the family room, office, bedroom, dorm, studio, and beyond. Dynamic contrast ratios range from 10,000:1 to 40,000:1 with 5ms response time or 2ms GTG response times. Senseye+photo™, an exclusive image enhancement engine, comes standard on all models and features optimized Standard, Dynamic, Photo, Movie, and even NSTL-certified sRGB preset modes. The G2410HD and G2411HD/HDA are further enhanced by AMA Technology (Advanced Motion Accelerator) for increased brightness and faster response time. All models (“HD” and “HDA”) incorporate D-Sub; “HD” models also have future-proof DVI; while HDMI, DVI, D-Sub, and headphone jack distinguish the G2411HD.

Among the G Series, three models are classified as “ultra-green” for reducing environmental impact and enhancing cost-performance. The G920HD/HDA and G610HDA boast a unique 2-lamp design that emits a bright 300 nits and 250 nits, respectively, while saving substantial energy and drastically cutting carbon dioxide and mercury emissions. BenQ’s G Series will be available worldwide with initial launch in China at the end of January.

G1 Coming in More European Countries

T-Mobile will begin selling its G1 phone, which has been available in Britain
and the United States since October, in several European countries in coming weeks.

The G1 phone, made by Taiwan's HTC Corp, features a touch-sensitive screen, a computer-like keyboard, and Wi-Fi connections as well as popular Google applications such as search, maps and mail.

T-Moble will introduce the G1 by January 30 in the Netherlands, Czech Republic and Austria.The phone will be also available in Germany on February 2 and in Poland later that month.

T-Mobile sells the G1 phone for $179 with a two-year contract.

In Germany the phone will sell for 1 euro ($1.33) in combination with a two-year contract with T-Mobile.

Apple Sells Used Products in China

Apple said on Tuesday that it had started selling second-hand Apple products on its Chinese official website
at discounted prices, with products to include iMacs and iPods.

The company looks to beef up its business in the country and second-hand sales could be appealing to cost-conscious shoppers in China.

These are products that were previously sold and returned to Apple. The products have undergone a renovation process to meet the quality standards of Apple. The company said that it had undergone overall tests and the defective parts were replaced with new ones. In addition, these products are cleaned, re-packed with new instructions and provided with relevant operating software. Every refurbished product will also have a new serial number.

Apple offers a one-year warranty period for these refurbished products.

Apple's iMac is sold at a 12% discount, while iPod Shuffle and iPod Nano are 22% off the suggested retail prices.